HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US

USNGStrigunknown#218365
Latitude
40.042915°
Longitude
-75.023278°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal control reference for regional survey work and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate geodetic control across the country, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to reference their local measurements to a consistent national coordinate system. The point's coordinates have been determined through classical geodetic methods. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks. Surveyors and professionals undertaking precision work in this region may utilize this control point to validate local surveys and ensure consistency with the national geodetic datum.

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HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218365 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.042915°, -75.023278°, corresponding to 40° 2′ 34.50″ N, 75° 1′ 23.80″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)40.042915, -75.023278
WGS84 (DMS)40° 2′ 34.50″ N, 75° 1′ 23.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
HOLMESBURG ST DOMINICS SPIRE — NGS KV3706 — Philadelphia, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLMESBURG SIGNATUR HOSIERY TK — NGS KV3694 — Philadelphia, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STATE — NGS KV3711 — Philadelphia, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA GILMER CO STACK — NGS KV3688
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORRESDALE ROUND HOUSE CUPOLA — NGS KV3700 — Philadelphia, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHILADELPHIA GILMER CO TANK — NGS KV3687
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US?

HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218365. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US?

The position of HOLMESBURG EMANUEL CH SPIRE — NGS KV3708 — Philadelphia, US in WGS84 is 40.042915°, -75.023278° (decimal), or 40° 2′ 34.50″ N, 75° 1′ 23.80″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.